A Florida state lawmaker this week filed legislation that would ban open cannabis containers in vehicles. House Bill 1003, ...

Yes, except for one. Ballistics knives, defined as a "a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile and which ...

Florida has enacted numerous new laws, making it challenging for residents to keep track of what is legal. The USA TODAY ...

Carrying an open package of medical marijuana, hemp, or THC products, including beverages, in a car, would be illegal and ...

Carrying an open package of medical marijuana, hemp, or THC products, including beverages, in a car, would be illegal and ...

There were three different mass shootings in Florida in December, but the total was still far below previous years.

With the start of session less than two weeks away, the pressure is on for Florida lawmakers to “clean up” the state’s gun ...

Florida, like many other states, restricts where people can carry a weapon — whether openly or concealed. Florida law prohibits guns in places like police stations, schools, bars, courthouses and ...

Choosing the top political stories in an “off year” when no statewide elections took place is challenging — although ...

Marsha Shearer had No. 1 Letter to the Editor in 2025 in Villages-News.com. We look back on her memorable letter.

Florida set a new record for executions in 2025, driving the nationwide execution rate to nearly double. As of mid-December, ...

Must-try outdoor restaurants in Tampa, Florida offer fresh air, lively settings, and meals people plan their days around.